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Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom Paperback – April 13, 2015

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Are you ready for a change? You know potential exists for innovative, engaging, revolutionary education if you get the right ideas, right tools, and right people, all in the right order. If that sounds like you, then you're ready to DITCH old mindsets and methods and replace them with empowering, liberating ones. Author and teacher, Matt Miller shows you how to choose and incorporate teaching practices that are: Different from what students see daily. Innovative, drawing on new ideas or modifying others' ideas. Tech-laden with the use of digital sites, tools and devices. Creative, tapping into students' original ideas as well as your own. Hands-on, encouraging students to make and try things on their own. Packed with practical advice, specific recommendations for tools, and the encouragement you need to revolutionize your classes, Ditch That Textbook will inspire you to create relevant teaching that gets student buy-in so they'l enjoy learning. What people are saying about Ditch That Textbook: "Matt Miller's Ditch That Textbook is a book that delivers sound advice, relatable anecdotes and an actionable roadmap for educators." -- Adam Bellow, 2011 ISTE Outstanding Young Educator of the Year "In an age where many schools are still training students to work in a factory, Matt Miller moves past sweeping rhetoric and shows teachers how to move their classes into the future. This is a quick, energetic read that will leave you inspired to take the next step in your classroom!" -- Don Wettrick, Innovation Specialist and Author, Pure Genius
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"Be warned: Employing the practices in this book moves teachers into the big leagues of teaching, empowering them to become apathy-busting, creatively charged, highly effective professionals." --Rick Wormeli, Teacher and Author, Fair Isn't Always Equal

"Ditch That Textbook is filled with real-world advice for teachers looking to make their courses relevant for today's student." --Jeff Charbonneau, 2013 National Teacher of the Year

"Ditch That Textbook provides the most developed process for moving from a textbook dominated pedagogy that I've seen thus far." --Jon Corippo, CUE Rock Star Teacher Camps Founder

"Teachers can no longer rely on the static information printed in books as the sole source in the classroom. In Ditch That Textbook, Matt offers some very practical ideas for making the most of digital resources that can truly expose students to a wide world of learning." --Steven W. Anderson, Learning Evangelist and #EdChat Co-founder

"Classroom teachers are in constant competition with the digital world to capture and maintain their students' attention. In Ditch That Textbook, Matt Miller provides you with a roadmap to ensure your teaching is engaging, motivating and relevant for today's 21st century learners. His easy-to-implement and fresh approach to re-designing curriculum will help you create a classroom where students run to get IN rather than out." --Dave and Shelley Burgess, Dave Burgess Consulting and Author, Teach Like a PIRATE

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Sharing from experience, author Matt Miller explains:
  • Why and how to go digital
  • How to create an effective, relevant class website
  • Which online tools work best for teachers
  • How to be more productive in fewer hours
  • How to plan ahead for an amazing school year
  • And much more!
There's never been a more exciting time to be an educator. With easy-to-use online tools and digital devices you already own, you can create activities and experiences that were previously inconceivable.Teaching doesn't have to be boring or frustrating. Let Matt Miller show you how to free your teaching and revolutionize your classroom with Ditch That Textbook!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated (April 13, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0986155403
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0986155406
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches
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Matt Miller is the author of four books. He has spent more than a decade teaching technology-infused lessons in public schools. As an author, blogger and education speaker, he encourages teachers to free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms with mindset, techniques and curriculum to serve today's learners. With thousands of subscribers and visitors from more than 100 countries, Matt's blog, DitchThatTextbook.com, is a well-respected source of ideas and insights about educational technology and creative teaching.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you get one book this summer, get this one. It's a no-brainer.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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When I go to a teaching seminar my goal is try to latch onto at least one takeaway from each session I hit up. Sometimes you hit that goal, and sometimes you don't. Professional Development books are often the same way. Sometimes you get something out of it, and sometimes you don't. There are a great many books which clearly get across either the passion of teaching or the problems with education, but fewer still that give teachers practical strategies to affect change and inspire students. This book does just that. It hands you practical tools you can immediately implement while also re-energizing your passion battery. The chapters are easily consumable, yet highly practicable.

I would recommend this book for any teacher, student, parent, or administrator! Matt doesn't promote technology at the expense of all else, but rather takes an approach that falls in line with best practice pedagogy. Technology is a tool that can and should be effectively harnessed and utilized in the practice of education. But the tool is only as effective as the user. Matt's approach to education is effective, practical, and timely. I honestly couldn't recommend a book - educational or otherwise - any higher than I do this one!
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Karly Moura
5.0 out of 5 stars DITCH That Textbook! You Will Be SO Glad You Did!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
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This book is FANTASTIC! It is engaging, humorous and REAL. It provides the reader with many, many useful resources that you can begin to implement whenever you are ready whether that is tomorrow, next week or next year! I laughed out loud while reading Miller reflect on his old teaching practices. Any educator can relate to the journey Miller takes as he worked to truly engage his students. He provides educators with a realistic look at educational technology and gives the reader a starting point and guide for taking that leap into truly integrating technology into the classroom. I recommend this book to all educators K-12+ who are looking to truly revolutionize their teaching.
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Kasey Winegar
4.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat dated info
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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I read this book for a book study for college credit. The information by 2022 was a bit dated, such as the emphasis placed on having students write blogs. There were some helpful tips, but nothing groundbreaking. It was an easy read and is something I’ll keep on my shelf.
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Andrea Kornowski
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Guide to 21st Century Teaching
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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Are you looking for a book to help guide you into 21st century teaching in a way that will challenge you, but not be too overwhelming? "Ditch That Textbook" is a great fit no matter what your role is in education. The resources that Matt provides are EXTREMELY valuable to get started TODAY. This book opens up the door to Matt's classroom and does an excellent job sharing practical examples and strategies of how you can implement tools in ANY classroom. If you're looking for small changes to create a LARGE impact on your students, this is a great book to get you there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engage Your Students with D.I.T.C.H. That Textbook!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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If you're a teacher feeling like you're overworked and underpaid, you are! This book will help you to reclaim some of the precious time that you need not only for teaching but also for your personal life. Matt Miller creatively crafts personal experience in with a plethora of ideas for teachers to use. So whether you have a little tech phobia, or are a guru, there's something in the book for you. D.I.T.C.H. is an acronym for a model that you'll embrace to bring your classroom into the 21st century. Ditch That Textbook is a perfect companion to the other books (Teach Like A Pirate by Dave Burgess, Pure Genius by Don Wettrick, and Learn Like A Pirate by Paul Solarz) from the PIRATE family. Matt's passion for education, kids, and technology is clearly evident. You'll be motivated to read and reflect on the 12 mindsets that will improve your practice. It's a quick read that will make a huge impact on your teaching!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Typical book that they hand out to teachers to get ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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Typical book that they hand out to teachers to get them to use computers more. Not much in the book in terms of quality suggestions. I would not buy it again. We used it as a book study and there were not many positive comments about the text.
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tpender
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for all teachers!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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If you are ready to rethink the way you teach, then you need this book! If you don't think you need to rethink the way you teach, then you still need this book! I have tried going paperless and bringing technology in my classroom before and failed miserably. Matt Miller gives amazing resources and advice that makes it possible to do. The school year is coming to a close and after reading this book I am sad (not too terribly sad 😉) that summer is here. I feel like I have cheated my 3rd graders out of the way I plan to teach. I have already adapted some of the things in my classroom! This is a MUST have for all teachers and admin. Plus the book is super easy to read. Thanks again for the amazing book!! This book will be in my "ReRead" shelf every school year!
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Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A fabulous resource for all educators!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015
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Simply put, this is a must-read for any educator who wants to be the change that we all know needs to take place in the education world. This books goes to show that changes are already in place and gives obtainable ways to incorporate innovative ideas into the classroom. All can benefit from Matt's wisdom, ideas, and advice. A quick, but very valuable read.
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Marcelle Verster
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read - relevant to teaching
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2019
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I enjoyed this book - as it focuses on moving away from "traditional" style teaching and encourages student exploration of topics. I loved it! Definitely recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but effective
Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2016
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Not sure what this 21st Century education is all about? This is a not only a great start but has plenty to offer everyone!
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